Charming listed coach house by Ely Cathedral
About this cottage rental
Imaginatively restored this delightful Coach House is full character and charm. Two minutes from Ely's historic cathedral, it is stands at the end of the owners secluded walled garden. Functioning as a Coach House until the 1950's great attention has been paid to the conversion so that original details,such as stable paviors, latch doors, exposed beams and wood floors are much in evidence. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with an old pine dresser decorated with an array of kitchenlia. Appliances include a fridge, electric cooker, microwave and toaster plus all the crockery, cutlery and utensils required. The cosy sitting/dining room has lots of books, digital TV and radio. The bedrooms upstairs comprise - two doubles with Victorian brass and cast iron beds, made up with interior sprung mattresses and crisp white linen. Originally the grain store the single is a very comfy cabin size room appealing to young and old alike. All rooms have an en suite with a half size bath with hand-held mixer taps. N.B. NO POWER SHOWERS Location: Ely the historic cathedral city is only 12 miles from Cambridge and an ideal base for touring the Fens and East Anglia. The city itself has several attractions in addition to the magnificent 1000 year old cathedral: Cromwell House where Oliver Cromwell lived with his family between 1636 - 1647, Ely Museum which is in the building that was once the Bishop's gaol, and finally the Stained Glass Musuem, There is also a delightful riverside area with a variety of pubs, eateries, teashops, art galleries and antique warehouse. Every Thursday and Saturday there is a market. Events and festivals include Ethelreda's Fair, Eel Day, Apple Festival and Ghost Tours Within the hour there is the Ouse washes which attracts a wide variety of wildfowl and birds. Newmarket for its horse racing and several National Trust properties . . There are excellent rail links to all parts of the country including Norwich, Peterborough, Leeds, Nottingham, Stansted Airport and Kings Cross London & St Pancras for Eurostar.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(18 Reviews)
5.0
Loved our stay at the Ely coach house, we were only a short walk to all the local amenities and sites. Jenny and Robin were very helpful and a great source of local knowledge. The house was wonderful with all its collections of old wares.
5.0
Delightful hosts who gave us a warm welcome to this rather unusual, but fascinating, property. Surrounded by an eclectic mix of equine antiquities from the old coach house and a library to suit all tastes, one was fully entertained! A very enjoyable stay in this lovely city.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quaint and charming former coach house. It was very near the cathedral and town centre of Ely, which was ideal since one of our party is elderly. Jenny and Robin were very helpful and the chocolate cake was a lovely, welcoming touch. We would definitely like to visit again!
5.0
The property was a brilliantly converted coach-house. It had a marvelous library of books, the bedrooms were very comfortable and convenient, the cooking facilities just right. Its location was very near the cathedral and High Street which made visiting and food shopping easy. There were useful guides to eating places and places of interest. We visited Oliver Cromwell's House at a time when expert re-enactors were part of the experience. Jenny and her husband were extremely helpful settling us in and made us feel very welcome. We would not hesitate to book this accommodation if we return to Ely in the future . Top drawer!!
5.0
Great location, only a short walk to Ely Cathedral.
5.0
Cathedral Lodge is a quirky delight, combining the pleasures of a 'country' cottage with easy access to the heart of the city and, most importantly very close to the glorious Ely Cathedral.
The house is compact but equipped to a high standard with comfortable beds (with good linen), very good lighting - unusual in my experience of holiday homes - and mirrors in all the right places for doing make-up and shaving for the. I must also mention the extensive library of books to suit all tastes and interests. A bibliophile would probably not want to leave the house!
Access to the garden was a real bonus as we were blessed with the Easter heat-wave.
Our hosts Jenny and Robin were delightful and we could not have wished for a better place to stay. My disabled sister was able to navigate the cobbles and gravel paths without difficulty and we both felt that we had been very fortunate to find such a lovely place.
We would certainly recommend Cathedral Lodge and hope to return some time.
Thank you, Jenny and Robin!
Dorothy May
5.0
5 of us stayed and found the house had everything we needed for a 3 night break. We did a lot of cooking and eating, reading, watching dvds etc. Plus visits to the town (right on the doorstep), walking to Wicken Fen. Jenny and Robin most helpful.
5.0
A perfect location for a lovely weekend.
3.0
The Coach House is very different from the scores of self-catering cottages we have stayed in. Every room is fascinating and has so many features to interest and entertain you. We were particular impressed with the rooms upstairs, all with their small en-suites, but perplexed by some bricked-up or boarded windows reducing the light in bedrooms 2 and 3. Downstairs, however, was positively weird. On what turned out to be some of the hottest and brightest days of the year the living room was so dark that all the lights had to be on all the time we were in the house. A combination of blocked out windows, a courtyard full of ancient items protected by a sloping roof which blocked out so much of the light and a garden on the other side of the kitchen which was so overgrown that barely any light could get through meant that you were in a state of perpetual darkness downstairs and had nowhere to sit outside. It just cries out for an elegant courtyard and an accessible garden with a couple of tables and chairs. We longed to sit outside each morning, enjoying a leisurely coffee before setting forth or a glass of wine at the end of the day.
The potential is enormous but we have the feeling that the property is veering away from a cottage packed with character and history into a cross, especially downstairs and outside, between Steptoe's yard and a Malaysian rain forest.
I'm not sure how we would have coped had we brought 2-3 friends with us, as the present arrangements in the lounge are inadequate, with only one two-seater sofa and just one other upholstered chair and a very narrow table that would struggle to cope with 5 people.
We loved Ely and enjoyed our chats with the hosts, Jenny and Richard. Our bedroom was very comfortable and we will have fond memories of our stay, but we left feeling a little frustrated and spent part of the journey home discussing what could be done to turn the Coach House into the very best self-catering accommodation in the city.
5.0
Cottage is like a little hideaway. Very peaceful and comfortable. An amazing experience!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ely?
The average price for a rental in Ely is $168 per night. This rental is $32 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming listed coach house by Ely Cathedral. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming listed coach house by Ely Cathedral pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming listed coach house by Ely Cathedral?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, hot tub / spa, and tv.
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